tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061832609518891075.post2066574448266909252..comments2024-03-28T11:38:34.959-05:00Comments on Leaves On My Tree: Hero Or CowardEmma Springfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10543689047463574012noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061832609518891075.post-4925711358324866602015-01-26T10:15:50.529-06:002015-01-26T10:15:50.529-06:00War movies seem to do really well when it comes ti...War movies seem to do really well when it comes time for awards. I do not completely understand why but that is my own taste.Emma Springfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10543689047463574012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061832609518891075.post-24927767859204519102015-01-26T07:03:36.568-06:002015-01-26T07:03:36.568-06:00I also will not see this film and it disturbed me ...I also will not see this film and it disturbed me to learn it was nominated as a best picture. While I am not degrading or commenting on the portrayal or ths film's messge, it was personally unsettling to me because of its subject matter. Sadly, war and its casualties, both military and civilian, are part of our reality but I choose not to be entertained or to celebrate it with a commercial "blockbuster."Beatrice P. Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281239556392874979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061832609518891075.post-87159725677619311442015-01-24T14:10:46.386-06:002015-01-24T14:10:46.386-06:00I am a baby born right after World War II. The war...I am a baby born right after World War II. The war I have the most experience with is Viet Nam. I knew so many who went to that war. If they came home alive, and many did not, I do not know one of them who has completely healed from their time at war. As long as people removed from the horrors of war are the ones deciding if the "games" will go on we will have wars. Sad but that is how it is done.Emma Springfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10543689047463574012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061832609518891075.post-26065737484525109482015-01-24T14:05:28.064-06:002015-01-24T14:05:28.064-06:00The thought behind the comment is what is importan...The thought behind the comment is what is important not spelling problems. My fingers often do not keep up with my brain and I do not catch the mistake.Emma Springfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10543689047463574012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061832609518891075.post-40244775232758971442015-01-24T14:04:47.359-06:002015-01-24T14:04:47.359-06:00I saw this documentary about real soldiers. They c...I saw this documentary about real soldiers. They came back not normal, it's sad. They're disturbed. I mean whoever goes to war will not be the same as they left. I can only imagine the psychological trauma.<br /><br />I salute those who sacrifice so many things including their own well being for the love and service of their country. I can only hope that we'll see war end in our lifetime.Lux G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00557863683608790087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061832609518891075.post-83931051923616273902015-01-24T14:03:19.313-06:002015-01-24T14:03:19.313-06:00Well said. If only we could all learn to settle di...Well said. If only we could all learn to settle disagreements peacefully.Emma Springfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10543689047463574012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061832609518891075.post-43230019083773432892015-01-24T14:01:45.721-06:002015-01-24T14:01:45.721-06:00Thank you for your insight. And a huge thank you f...Thank you for your insight. And a huge thank you for the work Jilda does with military members. If anyone can help them find a calming place it will be her.Emma Springfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10543689047463574012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061832609518891075.post-59579387541481400202015-01-24T07:19:24.178-06:002015-01-24T07:19:24.178-06:00P.S. please excuse my spelling mistakes, my tab...P.S. please excuse my spelling mistakes, my tab's not cooperating with me :)Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01160765895988797343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061832609518891075.post-9619639725639666532015-01-24T07:17:52.716-06:002015-01-24T07:17:52.716-06:00I have heard about this movie but I haven't ...I have heard about this movie but I haven't seen any preview or trailer though I have heard some issues about the movie. I do not enjoy war movies or any movies whivh involve killings. Studying Russian history exposed me in so much of human casualties. I got depressed after digesting all the thoughts that came with those events. Soldiers no matter from whose side they're fighting for are in the end victims. They either lise lives, legs or arms, families or friends, everybody loses someone. Like you said, nobody wins in the "game" of war. Much as nobody has the right to call them names (especially bad one). "You do not judge a peron unless you hve walked in his moccasins."Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01160765895988797343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061832609518891075.post-60595987552239825132015-01-24T06:41:08.325-06:002015-01-24T06:41:08.325-06:00I won't watch the movie either. My wife works ...I won't watch the movie either. My wife works as a yoga therapist at a local drug rehabilitation center and many of her clients are active military. A few of them were snipers. <br />They were doing a job, but they were wrecks. <br />War is not pretty. Many people who bash soldiers, have never been to war and have no point of reference.Rick Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005727239466916086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061832609518891075.post-13605496458342045702015-01-23T14:53:09.346-06:002015-01-23T14:53:09.346-06:00He died helping PTSD soldiers. One of them snapped...He died helping PTSD soldiers. One of them snapped and shot him. Even after he came home he was committed to saving his fellow soldiers. The person who called him a coward did not help them.Emma Springfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10543689047463574012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061832609518891075.post-79177379256190137112015-01-23T14:39:01.726-06:002015-01-23T14:39:01.726-06:00I'm with you Emma. I read about this soldier/s...I'm with you Emma. I read about this soldier/sniper he killed many but he also saved many. A brave man to go into the areas he did. I know he has died now but I doubt if any of the name callers would be brave enough to call him a coward to his face.john bainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15624118202659480062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061832609518891075.post-52701263394515456032015-01-23T10:38:36.965-06:002015-01-23T10:38:36.965-06:00Thank you for your comment.Thank you for your comment.Emma Springfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10543689047463574012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061832609518891075.post-70261550471670624152015-01-23T08:23:45.241-06:002015-01-23T08:23:45.241-06:00I will not see the movie, either, for reasons simi...I will not see the movie, either, for reasons similar to your. Nor will I ever denigrate a soldier.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834682329952369721noreply@blogger.com